HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
255 HOPE SCHOOL ROAD
HOPE, ID 83836
117 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Hope Elementary School, located at 255 Hope School Road in the small community of Hope, Idaho, serves as a focal point for the local rural education system. Situated near the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, the school benefits from a scenic, small-town atmosphere that fosters a close-knit environment for its students, staff, and the surrounding community. As a public institution within the Lake Pend Oreille School District, it focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children, emphasizing academic development alongside the social growth typical of a smaller school setting.

Because of its intimate size, Hope Elementary is often characterized by smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to teaching. The school plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Hope/East Hope area, serving not only as a place of learning but also as a community hub. While it operates with the resources of a larger district, the school maintains an identity rooted in the unique values and collaborative spirit of the North Idaho region, dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
117
Total Students
7.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    106 (90.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (4.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (2.6 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (208)264-5680
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 57
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 17
Gender Ratio